United States v. Martha G. Crawford

TJOFLAT, Circuit Judge:

The appellant, her husband, and two others were indicted for conspiracy to distribute cocaine, see 21 U.S.C. § 846 (1982), and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, see id. § 841(a)(1). Pursuant to a plea agreement, appellant pled guilty to simple possession of cocaine in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 844(a) (1982), which, under the circumstances of this case, carries a maximum penalty of imprisonment for one year, a fine of at least $1000, or both.

Under the United States Sentencing Commission’s guidelines, which apply here, appellant’s offense — simple possession…